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June 25, 2026 3:30 PM

PM Modi shares article on Emergency, says Constitutional values must be strengthened through historical awareness

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article authored by Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on the Emergency, highlighting its impact on the freedoms and aspirations of the people and underscoring the importance of preserving democratic values through historical awareness. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "As the nation commemorates Samvidhan Hatya Diwas, Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat reflects on the Emergency and how it affected the freedoms a...

June 25, 2026 1:30 PM

Emergency imposed in 1975 was a direct assault on Indian Constitution: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday paid tribute to those who resisted the Emergency imposed in 1975, describing the period as one of the darkest chapters in India's democratic history and a direct assault on Indian Constitution. Sharing a post on X with hashtag "Samvidhan Hatya Diwas", PM Modi said, "Today, we pay homage to all those who steadfastly defended democratic values during one of the d...

February 22, 2026 11:40 AM

Vice President Radhakrishnan releases Tamil, Gujarati editions of Constitution and 8th Legal Glossary

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Saturday released the updated Tamil and Gujarati editions of the Constitution of India along with the 8th Edition of the Legal Glossary (English-Hindi), underscoring the importance of making constitutional knowledge accessible in regional languages. The releases took place at Uprashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on the occasion of International Mother Language Day. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said the launch of the regional editions on this da...

November 26, 2025 3:58 PM

PM Modi shares article highlighting Constitution’s role in shaping Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article written by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla that reflects on the evolution of India’s Constitution and its role in guiding the country toward becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Responding to Birla’s post on X, the Prime Minister said that the article explains how the Constitution was shaped by the Constituent Assembly and enriched by the aspirations of millions of Indians. In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said, “In thi...

November 26, 2025 2:55 PM

Every page of the Constitution reflects the soul of the nation: Vice President Radhakrishnan

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday paid tribute to the members of the Constituent Assembly, stating that “in every page of the Constitution, we see the soul of our nation.” He was speaking at the 75th anniversary of Constitution Day held at Samvidhan Sadan in Parliament. President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leaders of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, Union Ministers and MPs also attended the event. In his address, the Vice President said that t...

November 26, 2025 1:39 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to Constitution framers on Constitution Day, calls for renewed focus on duties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to the framers of the Constitution on Constitution Day, emphasising the document’s central values and urging citizens to strengthen constitutional principles through their actions. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “On Constitution Day, we pay tribute to the framers of our Constitution. Their vision and foresight continue to motivate us in our pursuit of building a Viksit Bharat. Our Constitution gives utmost importance to human ...

November 26, 2025 12:28 PM

Connecting youth with soul of democracy is need of the hour: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Constitution Day

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday said that connecting the youth with the core values of the Constitution is essential for strengthening India’s democracy. He was speaking at a Constitution Day event at Manipal University in Jaipur. Birla said the Constitution is not just a legal document but a guide to India’s national character, built on the principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. He stressed that young people must understand these values and reflect them in their co...

August 15, 2025 12:17 PM

PM Modi recalls 1975 Emergency, calls it ‘sin of murdering Constitution’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address invoked the 1975 Emergency, terming it a "sin of murdering the Constitution" and urging citizens to stay steadfast in defending democratic values. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on Friday, PM Modi said, "50 years ago, India's Constitution was strangled and backstabbed; the country was turned into a jail. An emergency was imposed. It has been 50 years of the Emergency. No generation in the country should forget this sin of mur...

August 1, 2025 5:04 PM

Hamara Samvidhan – Hamara Swabhiman campaign marks 75 years of Indian constitution with nationwide celebrations: Arjun Ram Meghwal

To commemorate 75 years since the adoption of the Indian Constitution, the Ministry of Culture launched a year-long campaign titled Hamara Samvidhan - Hamara Swabhiman on Constitution Day, November 26, 2024. The campaign has witnessed an overwhelming nationwide response, with over 13,700 events held across the country and participation from more than one crore citizens. The information was shared by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice and Minister of State for Parli...

June 29, 2025 12:53 PM

Emergency imposers murdered Constitution, intended to enslave judiciary: PM Modi in ‘Mann ki Baat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a scathing attack on those who imposed the Emergency in 1975, saying it was not just a "murder of the Constitution" but also an attempt to turn the judiciary into a "slave." In his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat', PM Modi urged the nation to remember the resilience of those who resisted the Emergency and to draw inspiration from their courage to safeguard the Constitution. "Those who imposed Emergency not only murdered our Constitution but...